MUMPSIMUS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Mumpsimus.
How to pronounce mumpsimus:
US
Mumpsimus - as a noun
A traditional notion that is obstinately held although it is unreasonable
Example: "He still holds to the old mumpsimus that a woman's place is in the kitchen"
Example Sentences
"He stubbornly clung to his mumpsimus, refusing to consider any alternative viewpoints."
"Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, he continued to spout his mumpsimus about the topic."
"She realized that her outdated beliefs were nothing more than a mumpsimus she had inherited from her parents."
"His book was filled with outdated mumpsimus that had little basis in reality."
"The professor dismissed the student's mumpsimus as uninformed and outdated."
Word Game Points
Is MUMPSIMUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mumpsimus is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
MUMPSIMUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is MUMPSIMUS a valid Words With Friends word?
No, mumpsimus is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordMUMPSIMUS is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is MUMPSIMUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mumpsimus is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMUMPSIMUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
